This morning, the Neary community came together to send our Titan Games athletes off in true Wizard style. Students and staff lined the halls with handmade signs, smiles, waves, and plenty of silent cheers as our athletes made their way down the purple carpet and onto the bus. The athletes selected "Eye of the Tiger" to be played on the intercom during their sendoff. It was a joyful reminder of what it looks like when an entire school rallies behind its students. 

At Algonquin, our athletes participated in the 50-meter dash, the long jump, and the throwing event. All ten schools in our district participated today. Our Neary athletes represented Neary with courage, joy, teamwork, and determination throughout the day. We are proud to share that our athletes went home with bronze, silver, and gold medals! 

We are incredibly proud of our athletes and grateful to the staff members who prepared, supported, and cheered them on. Thank you as well to our students and families for wearing purple, creating signs, and helping us celebrate this special day.

Below, we are excited to share photos and video from this morning’s send-off. Go Wizards!

My best,

Tom

Our Neary families have already raised $12,271 toward our $20,000 goal! 

Along the way, our Wizards have unlocked No Homework Day, Pajama Day, Principal for a Day, extra recess, and the chance to choose Mr. Millett’s costume. Next up is a schoolwide game of Lucky Wizard when we reach $15,000!

Be sure to register your student by Sunday, October 4, to be entered in our Week Two drawing. One lucky Wizard from each grade will get to make the morning announcements for a day!

The competition for a movie party is also heating up:

The top fundraising class in each grade will win a movie party, and every class that raises $1,500 will earn a new classroom board game!

With Wizard Week beginning Monday and the Great Neary Wizard Challenge taking place Friday, October 9, there is still plenty of time to make some magic. Register your student, share their fundraising page, and help their house climb the leaderboard. Every dollar supports enrichment opportunities, assemblies, field trips, teacher grants, and more for our students.

We will announce the date of No Homework Day on Monday, with more information about our other earned celebrations coming throughout the week. 

Finally, congratulations to fourth grader Avery, our lucky winner of a ride to school in a police car!

Get ready for a week of magical fun leading up to the Great Neary Wizard Challenge on Friday, October 9!

Earlier today, Mrs. Fulton sent home the lunch order form for next Friday. Here is the link again. Please submit over the weekend. Thank you!

We cannot wait to celebrate the magic, creativity, and community spirit of our Neary Wizards all week long!

Neary’s Picture Day will be held on Monday, October 5. Families may preorder pictures through Lifetouch using Picture Day ID EVT8QG366. Students will also bring ordering information home after Picture Day.

During academic time, students are welcome to keep a water bottle with a secure, spill-proof lid at their workspace. Other beverages, including sports drinks or juice, should be saved for snack time. This expectation helps prevent spills and protect classroom materials and learning equipment. Thank you for your support!

The Neary Homework Club will begin on Tuesday, October 6, and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00–4:00 p.m. Our first session will run through Thursday, December 17. Families may register their child to attend on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or both days.

Please complete the Neary Homework Club registration form if you would like your child to participate.

Throughout October, Neary will collect items from the Southborough Food Pantry Wishlist. Each classroom has been assigned a specific item to donate, and all contributions are due by Friday, October 30. We will celebrate our collective effort that day with a Neary Spirit Day! Students may wear fall colors, comfortable clothing such as pajamas or onesies, Neary spirit wear, or a Halloween costume. Thank you for helping us support families in our community!

A community drive-thru flu clinic will be held at Algonquin Regional High School on Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. There is no copay, and insurance will be billed at no cost to participants. Pre-registration is required. Please click here to register or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough are seeking substitute teachers, nurses, and food service staff. Substituting is a flexible and meaningful way to support our students, schools, and community. Please review the flyer below or visit the District’s employment website to learn more and apply.

Last weekend’s storm interrupted roofing work for about a day, but the crew got back on track and completed additional sections. The project is now 74% complete.

We are beginning to schedule the finishing work associated with the project. We continue to be very pleased with the collaboration among the contractor, project manager, and district administration in keeping the project moving forward.

53 Parkerville Road

Southborough, MA 01772

(508) 481-2300